GET AROUND


Meaning of GET AROUND in English

1.

To ~ a problem or difficulty means to overcome it.

None of these countries has found a way yet to ~ the problem of the polarization of wealth.

= get over

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

2.

If you ~ a rule or law, you find a way of doing something that the rule or law is intended to prevent, without actually breaking it.

Although tobacco ads are prohibited, companies ~ the ban by sponsoring music shows.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

3.

If news gets around, it becomes well known as a result of being told to lots of people.

They threw him out because word got around that he was taking drugs...

I’ll see that it gets round that you’ve arrived.

= get about

PHRASAL VERB: V P that, it V P that

4.

If you ~ someone, you persuade them to allow you to do or have something by pleasing them or flattering them.

Max could always get round her.

PHRASAL VERB: V P n

5.

If you ~, you visit a lot of different places as part of your way of life.

He claimed to be a journalist, and he got around.

PHRASAL VERB: V P

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